Katherine Ferrell

Tailgate Catering & Other Outdoor Events

Soba Noodle Salad
A refreshing summer salad using herbs from your own garden!
Serves 8

3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Zest of one lime
1 tbsp sesame oil
12 oz soba noodles, cooked
1 red pepper, chopped
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

 
Place vinegar, sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and jalapeño and allow to cool. Add lime juice and zest and sesame oil and mix well.
Toss soba noodles with dressing. Add remaining ingredients and lightly toss.

PROFILE

Company Name: Katherine’s Catering and Events

City/State: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Owner: Katherine Hilboldt Farrell

Type of Company: Off-premise catering and event planning services

Years in Business:  24

Annual Sales: $1.8 million

Facility Descriptions: Katherine’s custom-built; 14,000 square foot facility is headquartered in Ann Arbor’s west side. The facility is divided into sales and administrative offices, a tasting room, a staging and equipment area and two full production kitchens. All cooking, preparation and refrigeration equipment is approved by the National Sanitation Foundation.

Staff: 20 Full-time and 40 Part-time employees

Awards and recognitions: Most Popular On-Premises Menu, The Special Event VIII, Houston, Texas, 1992. Most Creative On- Off Premises Menu, The Special Event VIII, Houston, Texas, 1992. Best Overall On-Premises Menu, The Special Event VIII, Houston, Texas, 1992. Achiever’s Recognition Award for contribution to the community, employment and sales growth, The Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce, 1992. Culinary Classic Competition Bronze Medalist, Michigan Restaurant Association, 1993. Best Decorated Event On A Shoestring Budget, The Special Event XI 1994. Best Plated Food Presentation, The Special Event XIII 1996. Fast Track Award for sales growth, Washtenaw Development Council, 1999. Caterer of the Year, Catering Magazine, 2000. Theme of the Year, Catering Magazine, 2000. Picnic of the Year, Catering Magazine, 2000. Buffet of the Year, Catering Magazine, 2000. Top 10 Business Owners, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), 2000. First Place Winner, Sysco Chef’s challenge, 2001.

Website: www.katherines.com, shop.katherines.com, blog.katherines.com

Company Description: Since 1985, Katherine’s Catering has been the Ann Arbor area’s premier caterer, specializing in fresh food, energetic service and sophisticated events. We service events from 10 to 10,000 people including all aspects of event management, from site selection and planning to execution.  Typical catered events include anniversaries, award banquets, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, conferences and meetings, corporate celebrations, fund-raisers, graduation and birthday parties, new product launches, open houses, picnics, weddings, recruitment and retirement dinners, tailgate parties, holiday gatherings, university related functions, conventions, and social gatherings.
At Katherine’s, great food is just the beginning…